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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Only 1.5pct of Gaza farmland usable: FAO
PARIS: Only 1.5 per cent of Gaza's farmland is accessible and undamaged -- less than a square mile -- according to the latest satellite survey published Wednesday by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation, which warned the Palestinian territory was on "the brink of a full-scale famine". In its previous survey, published at the end of May, the FAO had indicated that less than five per cent of Gaza farmland was both accessible and undamaged, based on data from the UN Satellite Centre. The survey, which dates from July 28, found that 8.6 per cent of Gaza's farmland was accessible, but only 1.5 per cent, or 2.3 square kilometres (less than one square mile) was both accessible and usable. An additional 12.4 per cent of farmland is undamaged, but not accessible. An overwhelming majority of Gaza's farmland -- 86.1 per cent -- is damaged, the survey found. "Gaza is now on the brink of a full-scale famine," the FAO's director-general Qu Dongyu said in a statement. "People are starving not because food is unavailable, but because access is blocked, local agrifood systems have collapsed, and families can no longer sustain even the most basic livelihoods," he added. Qu called for safe and sustained humanitarian access to restore local food production and avoid a further loss of life. "The right to food is a basic human right," he said. Before the conflict, agriculture accounted for around 10 percent of the Gaza Strip's economy. The FAO estimated that more than 560,000 people, or a quarter of the population, were being at least partially supported by agriculture and fishing. The Israeli government is under growing pressure to bring the war in Gaza to an end, with concern mounting after the United Nations warned that famine was unfolding in the territory of more than two million Palestinians. The October 2023 attack by Hamas that sparked the war resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, the majority of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Of the 251 hostages seized during Hamas's 2023 attack, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. The Israeli offensive has killed at least 61,158 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry, which are considered reliable by the United Nations. - AFP
L'Orient-Le Jour
6 days ago
- General
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Only 1.5% of Gaza farmland, less than one square mile, is usable, says FAO
PARIS — Only 1.5 percent of Gaza's farmland is accessible and undamaged — less than a square mile — according to the latest satellite survey published Wednesday by the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization, which warned the Palestinian territory was on "the brink of a full-scale famine." In its previous survey, published at the end of May, the FAO had indicated that less than five percent of Gaza farmland was both accessible and undamaged, based on data from the U.N. Satellite Center. The survey, which dates from July 28, found that 8.6 percent of Gaza's farmland was accessible, but only 1.5 percent, or 2.3 square kilometers (less than one square mile) was both accessible and usable. An additional 12.4 percent of farmland is undamaged, but not accessible. An overwhelming majority of Gaza's farmland — 86.1 percent — is damaged, the survey found. "Gaza is now on the brink of a full-scale famine," the FAO's director-general Qu Dongyu said in a statement. "People are starving not because food is unavailable, but because access is blocked, local agrifood systems have collapsed, and families can no longer sustain even the most basic livelihoods," he added. Qu called for safe and sustained humanitarian access to restore local food production and avoid a further loss of life. "The right to food is a basic human right," he said. Before the conflict, agriculture accounted for around 10 percent of the Gaza Strip's economy. The FAO estimated that more than 560,000 people, or a quarter of the population, were being at least partially supported by agriculture and fishing. The Israeli government is under growing pressure to bring its devastating military operations against Gaza to an end, with concern mounting after the United Nations warned that famine was unfolding in the territory of more than two million Palestinians. Israel has killed at least 61,158 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry, which are considered reliable by the United Nations.
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Only 1.5% of Gaza farmland usable: FAO
PARIS: Only 1.5 percent of Gaza's farmland is accessible and undamaged – less than a square mile – according to the latest satellite survey published Wednesday by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, which warned the Palestinian territory was on 'the brink of a full-scale famine'. In its previous survey, published at the end of May, the FAO had indicated that less than five percent of Gaza farmland was both accessible and undamaged, based on data from the UN Satellite Centre. The survey, which dates from July 28, found that 8.6 percent of Gaza's farmland was accessible, but only 1.5 percent, or 2.3 square kilometres (less than one square mile) was both accessible and usable. An additional 12.4 percent of farmland is undamaged, but not accessible. An overwhelming majority of Gaza's farmland – 86.1 percent – is damaged, the survey found. 'Gaza is now on the brink of a full-scale famine,' the FAO's director-general Qu Dongyu said in a statement. Dozens of Palestinians killed in Gaza as Hamas official vows to 'break' Israel 'People are starving not because food is unavailable, but because access is blocked, local agrifood systems have collapsed, and families can no longer sustain even the most basic livelihoods,' he added. Qu called for safe and sustained humanitarian access to restore local food production and avoid a further loss of life. 'The right to food is a basic human right,' he said. Before the conflict, agriculture accounted for around 10 percent of the Gaza Strip's economy. The FAO estimated that more than 560,000 people, or a quarter of the population, were being at least partially supported by agriculture and fishing. The Israeli government is under growing pressure to bring the war in Gaza to an end, with concern mounting after the United Nations warned that famine was unfolding in the territory of more than two million Palestinians. The October 2023 attack by Hamas that sparked the war resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, the majority of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Of the 251 hostages seized during Hamas's 2023 attack, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. The Israeli offensive has killed at least 61,158 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry, which are considered reliable by the United Nations.
Al-Ahram Weekly
6 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Only 1.5% of Gaza farmland usable: FAO - War on Gaza
Only 1.5 per cent of Gaza's farmland is accessible and undamaged -- less than a square mile -- according to the latest satellite survey published Wednesday by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation, which warned the Palestinian territory was on "the brink of a full-scale famine". In its previous survey, published at the end of May, the FAO had indicated that less than five per cent of Gaza farmland was both accessible and undamaged, based on data from the UN Satellite Centre. The survey, which dates from July 28, found that 8.6 per cent of Gaza's farmland was accessible, but only 1.5 per cent, or 2.3 square kilometres (less than one square mile) was both accessible and usable. An additional 12.4 per cent of farmland is undamaged, but not accessible. An overwhelming majority of Gaza's farmland -- 86.1 per cent -- is damaged, the survey found. "Gaza is now on the brink of a full-scale famine," the FAO's director-general Qu Dongyu said in a statement. "People are starving not because food is unavailable, but because access is blocked, local agrifood systems have collapsed, and families can no longer sustain even the most basic livelihoods," he added. Qu called for safe and sustained humanitarian access to restore local food production and avoid a further loss of life. "The right to food is a basic human right," he said. Before the conflict, agriculture accounted for around 10 per cent of the Gaza Strip's economy. The FAO estimated that more than 560,000 people, or a quarter of the population, were at least partially supported by agriculture and fishing. The Israeli government is under growing pressure to bring the war in Gaza to an end, with concern mounting after the United Nations warned that famine was unfolding in the territory of more than two million Palestinians. The Israeli war on Gaza, which began in October 2023, has killed at least 61,158 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry, which are considered reliable by the United Nations. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Qu unveils platform updates to boost restaurant operations
Qu, a provider of unified commerce solutions for fast-casual and quick-service restaurants, has launched a series of platform updates designed to help operators increase revenue per transaction, enhance customer experience and make quicker, data-driven decisions. The new features, built on Qu's cloud-native platform, address key operational and customer-facing challenges. One enhancement is the intelligent kiosk feature, which maximises revenue from each customer visit by offering advanced upselling and cross-selling options. Qu CEO Amir Hudda stated: 'Our job is to help operators make every guest visit count — whether that's boosting check averages with strategic upsells, reducing wait times with faster fulfilment or delivering a unified technology experience that ensures every guest leaves satisfied.' Qu states that customers have seen transaction values rise by as much as 22% through kiosk-based cross-selling. When kiosks are idle, they display branded video content, turning downtime into promotional opportunities. Operators can also track the performance of cross-sell prompts, allowing them to refine promotional strategies based on real-world data. Qu has improved its handling of third-party orders, reducing order failures to 0.2%, significantly below the industry average of 0.7%. This improvement could recover more than $3,000 in annual revenue for a location with $50,000 in monthly marketplace volume, and has earned Qu an 'Excellent' rating in DoorDash's Preferred Integrations Programme. To support the projected 12% growth in international expansion for US franchises in 2025, Qu's platform now facilitates transactions in Canadian dollars and Mexican pesos, with automated currency conversion and unified reporting. A new kitchen display system provides real-time guidance to preparation teams, helping prioritise tasks and reduce errors during busy periods. This system shares item status updates with customers, improving transparency and minimising miscommunication during order handoffs. Qu's Notify app has been upgraded to deliver real-time insights on sales, labour and marketing campaign performance through voice and chat interfaces, eliminating the need for manual reporting. A feedback feature allows users to rate responses, enhancing the accuracy of future insights. The platform now integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor equipment performance and energy consumption in real time. "Qu unveils platform updates to boost restaurant operations" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
